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Minutes for the City Council meeting on April 20, 1987
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APRIL 20, 1987
The Jonesboro City Council met at 7:30 p.m. City Hall. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney and all Aldermen.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Hannah, and the Invocation was given by Mark Ford.
The minutes of April 6, 1987, were approved as mailed on motion by Mr. Sanderson, seconded by Mr. Evans. All voted aye.
The Mayor recognized youth of the Walnut Street Baptist Church who assisted with the cleaning of the city and presented them with a certificate of appreciation. In addition, Mayor Brodell expressed appreciation to officials of Wal-Mart and Pizza Inn for their contribution to the Clean Sweep effort.
Attorney Jane Dickey of the Rose Law Firm in Little Rock that handled the Act 9 bond issue used to finance development of the Flintrol property had defaulted on the terms of a 1978 lease with the city and has abandoned the property. Flintrol filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition May 7, 1986, and a trustee appointed by U.S. Bankruptcy Court has formally agreed to abandon the property located on Airport Rd. The A.I.D.C. negotiated terms of the lease with Associated Plastics and will make the bond payment of the bond payment of the bonds. Mr. Park offered the following resolution:
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LEASE AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, AS LESSOR, AND ASSOCIATED PLASTICS, INC., AS LESSEE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE LEASE AND AGREEMENT IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AND WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE CONTENT SET FORTH IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS RESOLUTION; PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Park to adopt the resolution. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1987:16.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to table an ordinance limiting the height of objects around the Jonesboro Municipal Airport. All voted aye. Attorney Dennis Zolper requested the ordinance be tabled and introduced an ordinance repealing Ordinance #1242, which Mr. Hannah offered:
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL ORDINANCE #1242 ADOPTED OCTOBER 20, 1969, AND TO PASS AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE ADOPTION OF A MUNICIPAL AIRPORT ZONING AND HEIGHT CODE DATED 1987.
Mr. Stricklin offered the following ordinance: (Annexation-J. McDaniel & others, cove at the end of Parkhill Blvd.)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4, ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1), DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Attorney Mike Gott presented a letter signed by Mr. McDaniel stating that the stipulation placed on the annexation by the MAPC would be complied with at the expense of the property owner with regard to the paving and curbing to city specifications 2 of the street on Neely Rd. Mayor Brodell requested a time limit be placed on the completion of the project. Attorney Gott agreed to the request. Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time.
The following ordinance was on second reading:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS AND APPURTENANCES THERETO IN SUBDIVISIONS AS AMENDED, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to amend the Ordinance in Section 1 as follows:
APPROVALS AND ACCEPTANCE BY THE CITY SHALL BE CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
a) All testing procedures for materials and construction as outlined in said specifications shall be made under the direction of a professional engineer or independent testing firm employed by the Subdivider and/or developer
All voted aye. The ordinance was read as amended. Jeff Gibson stated that the proposed ordinance would require an engineer to certify construction and developers to provide a warranty for their work.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Rez/Ophthalmology, Ltd., & Jon. Optical Dis., R-2 to C-1, 528 & 530 E. Oak)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #954 KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CHANGE IN ZONING BOUNDARIES
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2022.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annexation-Red Carpet Inn, corner of Apache & Stadium)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT DATED FEBRUARY 24, 1987, PROVIDING FOR A ZONING CLASSIFICATION FOR SAID LANDS ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to adopt the ordinance with the emergency clause. A roll call vote was taken and all voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 2023.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to set an Appeal Hearing for Ray Pearson regarding a stipulation of the MAPC regarding the placement of curbs and gutters on Neeley Rd. on May 4, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. All voted aye. Mr. Hannah requested that Jeff Gibson provide copies of the MAPC minutes relating to the matter to the aldermen prior to the next meeting.
Mr. Evans moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to appoint Jim Hanley to the Police Pension Board. All voted aye.
Jeff Gibson, Public Works Director reported on the following letter from A.H.T.D.:
1) Airport Rd. and Nettleton - Jeff has requested AHTD to design the intersection making it a straight traffic actuated intersection and to design Matthews and Nettleton intersection into total design. Upon completion of the design, the council will be asked for approval.
2) Stadium Dr. and Nettleton - AHTD does not recommend that rumble strips be installed for southbound traffic on Hwy 49. (Stadium Dr.). They have made timing modifications to the controller which should help increase safety.
3) Hwy 63 Lighting and Signing - AHTD stated the city should send their proposals and permit request for illumination to the District Engineer, Mr. B. J. Barnett in Paragould. They added the existing signing on Hwy 63 is adequate and that overhead sign structures or sign illumination would be warranted for this facility.
4) Name Change for Joe N. Martin Expressway (Hwy 63) - AHTD had no objection to the signs being changed. Jeff added that the beautification of Hwy 63 Bypass was not mentioned and this would be pursued after the Jonesboro Pride project is started.
5) Hwy 49 (Stadium Blvd.) and Aggie Rd. - AHTD has developed plans for a project to install a traffic signal at said intersection and has granted permission to install a traffic signal. Jeff stated he hopes to have the project completed before the fall football season.
The Mayor stated he had met with AHTD officials and hopes to secure 80% funding for acquisition of the right-of-way for the widening of E. Highland from Stadium to Nettleton. He added AHTD has no plans to reimburse the utilities for relocating services because permission was never granted to place the services within the right-of-way.
Mayor Brodell recognized Dr. Strauser for his selection as a Fellow at ASU by President Eugene Smith and for having been named Chairman of said committee.
The Mayor announced plans for the Clean Sweep project were going well with Co-Chairman Vance Scurlock and Nancy Elpingstone coordinating the efforts. He added a meeting had been held with the Negro ministers and was gratified for their support. Dr. Strauser stated the verbal description published in the newspaper was vague and asked that the map be printed showing the areas to be covered.
Mr. Bridger addressed the matter of the requirement of bonds for electricians and plumbers. Joe Tomlinson, Building Inspector stated that in 15 years, he had never seen a bond exercised. The Mayor asked the matter to be researched and presented at the next meeting. Mr. Nix questioned the requirements of two professions (engineers and developers) and doing away with the requirement of electricians and plumbers as to its inconsistency.
Joe Tomlinson asked that requiring the Inspector’s office to keep on file plans of the developers be investigated because of space. He suggested returning the plans to the individuals who paid for the purchase of the permit at the end of a year and six months, possibly. He added that records of public places of assembly be kept for seven years. The Mayor asked the matter be investigated.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.